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- Monday March 23
- 11:36 pmEU broadcasters want Apple TV and Siri regulated as gatekeepers under DMA
A group representing Europe’s commercial broadcasters has asked the European Commission to extend its toughest Digital Markets Act (DMA) rules to smart TVs and virtual assistants, Reuters reported exclusively. Here are the details. more…11:10 pmYou are out of time to update: Severe iOS hack code leaks to everyone
The DarkSword exploit, which primarily targets devices running older iOS versions, has unfortunately made its way to GitHub. It has been patched, so update now.The DarkSword exploit targets devices running older versions of iOS 18 and below.After Coruna, an exploit tool potentially developed by the US government, surfaced on the black market, the same thing happened with another tool, dubbed DarkSword. Now, DarkSword has been made publicly available on GitHub.DarkSword primarily targeted iOS 18.4 through iOS 18.7, though older versions of iOS were vulnerable as well. The exploit relied on Safari and WebKit for initial code execution, after which it escaped multiple sandbox layers before fully compromising an iPhone or iPad. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums10:04 pmDarkSword exploit, which affects outdated versions of iOS, leaks on GitHub
The exploit, revealed last week by Google’s Threat Intelligence Group, is now publicly available on GitHub, increasing the urgency for older iPhones and iPads to run the latest available iOS and iPadOS versions. Here are the details. more…10:01 pmApple TV’s ‘For All Mankind’ sees streaming surge ahead of season 5
The hit Apple TV sci-fi series "For All Mankind" has surged in popularity, breaking into the top 10 most-watched titles on Apple TV… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.09:51 pmKwikset brings smart lock control to Apple CarPlay
Lock maker Kwikset is updating its smart lock app to work with Apple CarPlay for the first time. more…09:51 pmMagSafe Monday: The iPhone 17e fixes the biggest flaw of the 16e
MagSafe is table stakes for me. I never considered the iPhone 16e because of that. That changes with the brand new iPhone 17e. By finally adding MagSafe to its $599 device, Apple has standardized the accessory experience across the entire lineup. more…09:46 pmApple Health is more powerful than you think, here are my top tips
The Apple Health app on iPhone is a powerful way to track all facets of your health. Whether it’s recording data from your Apple Watch, importing records straight from your doctor, or integration with third-party apps, there’s something for everyone. Here’s how to get the most out of the Apple Health app. more…09:45 pmApple looks to be planning a third retail location in Mexico City
Mexico City is seemingly on track to receive yet another Apple Store, at least according to a now-deleted webpage. It will be the third in the region if and when it opens.Apple Store Antara. Image source: AppleApple established its official retail presence in Mexico just under a decade ago. The iPhone maker launched its first store in Mexico's Centro Santa Fe mall in 2016, followed by a second retail location in Antara Hall, which opened in 2019.Now, it looks as though Apple will expand its retail operations in Mexico City, with signs pointing toward a new store location within a shopping mall. To be more specific, Apple's new store will seemingly be located in an area formerly occupied by the Centro Coyoacan mall. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums09:34 pmInstagram now finally lets users reorder carousel images and videos after publishing
Instagram is rolling out a long-requested feature that lets you reorder photos and videos in a carousel after a post is already live. Here’s how it works. more…09:30 pmGrammarly CEO steps on same rake over and over in embarrassing interview about AI slop | AppleInsiderGrammarly CEO steps on same rake over and over in embarrassing interview about AI slop
Maybe Grammarly's CEO should have stolen other styles to defend the rip-off of big-name writers' voices, because his own explanations didn't make any sense, and completely failed to defend the indefensible.Image Credit: GrammarlyRecently, I wrote about how Superhuman, the company that owns Grammarly, killed off an unethical feature in its popular grammar checking tool. The feature, known as "expert review," not only taught people how to rip off well-known writers, both alive and dead, but also made it seem like the writers were involved in the process.The saga is far from over, now, because Grammarly is facing a class action lawsuit, spearheaded by investigative journalist Julia Angwin. Angwin notes that even though the company disabled the feature, it doesn't make up for the eight months it was in operation. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums09:29 pmAds are coming to Maps because Apple needs to keep growing
Macworld Apple is apparently not yet done degrading its products in the name of making even more money. The $3.7 trillion company needs more services revenue, and so the next core user experience to get ruined by ads is going to be Apple Maps. It was reported last year that Apple was working on plans to bring ads to Maps, and now a new Bloomberg report says the introduction of ads could come as soon as this month. Ads in Apple Maps are said to function similarly to those in Google Maps. Companies can bid to occupy ad slots for certain search queries and will be shown over and alongside natural search results. Search for “best sushi near me,” for example, and you’ll get a list of results topped by any sushi restaurants that paid to be there. This isn’t new, but it is disappointing. The high volume and preferential treatment of paid search results make using Yelp utterly frustrating, and the same goes for finding something on Google Maps (though at least Google still excels at showing you where things are and how to get there). Corrupting natural content with ads has degraded the internet as a whole, and other Apple products in particular. The App Store has become cluttered with paid placement and scores boosted by fake reviews. The TV app has occupied prime real estate on the first screen with an entire row of F1 content for weeks on end, even if the user has shown no interest in the sport or sports in general. The company even abused push notifications for the Wallet app to flog movie tickets for F1: The Movie. A couple of years ago, Apple began selling ad spots in Apple News as well. It’s hard to see the good in this for Apple users. Nobody likes ads, of course, but they help pay for free products and services (such as this website). At a minimum, ads should clearly be ads through a banner or box that is separate from the other content. An interruption in your video content to show a different video selling a product. Selling search result ads is the most egregious form, as it corrupts the basic function of search. Your results will include, and are usually led by, results that paid to be there. Worse, most “clearly marked” ads aren’t very clearly marked, and the visual ad designation tends to be made harder and harder to spot over time. It’s especially egregious when you consider that Apple is one of the wealthiest companies in the world. It’s worth about $3.7 trillion, has of $66 billion in cash on hand, and spends around $25 billion every quarter on stock buybacks. This is not a company that needs to corrupt your Maps search results with ads. But services revenue must grow, and now it seems Maps experience is just the latest in a long line of Apple services to be made worse with ads.09:20 pmWhy now is the best time to buy a portable SSD
SSD price trends make now the right time to add storage to your Mac... before prices rise even further. Prices are going up and staying up. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)09:18 pmAnthropic is giving Claude the ability to use your Mac for you
Anthropic is introducing the ability for Claude to control your Mac. Each action starts with a prompt to Claude on iPhone. more…08:55 pmiOS 26.4 users can try the new Apple Podcasts video experience with these shows
Apple Podcasts has a brand new video podcast experience in iOS 26.4. iPhone users running the iOS 26.4 Release Candidate can now see it in action with these shows. more…08:53 pmRoborock Saros 20 demonstrates that AI in a robocleaner can be genuinely useful
A lot of fun has rightfully been poked at tech companies rushing to either add AI features to their products without adding any actual value to the owner experience, or to relabel existing features as AI. Robocleaners have been cited as one of many examples. But the new Roborock Saros 20 demonstrates that, applied thoughtfully, AI can make a genuinely meaningful difference to the its owners. The new machine sits at the top of the company’s lineup at CES 2026, and pet owners especially will want to check it out. more…08:40 pmApple Mail has a hidden feature that solved my biggest inbox problem
I’ve used Apple’s Mail app for years across my iPhone, iPad, and Mac, but the recently added inbox categories were a mixed bag for me until I started regularly using one hidden feature. more…08:30 pmiPhone Air is demonstrably not a failure for Apple
The iPhone Air has been a sales success for Apple according to cellular statistics, and has about more than doubled sales of the plus-sized ancestor.iPhone AirAfter months of rumors surrounding the so-called failure of the iPhone Air, it is taking a larger role in Apple's lineup than the Plus models have for the last several years. Ookla data published March 22 shows it captures a much bigger share of active devices on the intervet when compared to the iPhone 16 Plus sold the year before.Ookla's analysis of global Speedtest data from Q4 2025 places the iPhone 16 Plus at 2.9% of the iPhone 16 generation mix. The iPhone Air reaches 6.8% within the iPhone 17 lineup. The figures reflect active devices observed in real-world network testing. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:28 pmNew Apple TV set-top box and HomePod mini speaker are ready launch
Apple retail stores worldwide are seeing low stock levels for the full-sized HomePod, HomePod mini, and Apple TV set-top box… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.08:25 pmStudents attending University of Texas in 2027 to get IDs in Apple Wallet
The University of Texas at Austin says it plans to roll out digital student IDs, usable in the Apple Wallet app, starting with the 2027-2028 school year.The University of Texas at Austin has launched a digital ID initiative. Image Credit: University of Texas at Austin.Apple announced support for digital student ID cards in Apple Wallet at WWDC 2018. The feature rolled out in September of the same year, with the iOS 12 and watchOS 12 updates, and has since been used by various institutions of higher education.The University of Texas at Austin is now set to join the likes of Johns Hopkins and Purdue, as it has launched a digital ID initiative, set to be implemented in 2027. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:19 pmReport: AI requirements could push higher smartphone storage in 2026 amid supply constraints | 9 to 5 MacReport: AI requirements could push higher smartphone storage in 2026 amid supply constraints
While rising NAND Flash prices and tighter supply were expected to drag down smartphone specs in 2026, a new report says AI demand will actually push average storage capacity higher. Here are the details. more…